The making of a ‘world cricketer’
It occurred to me after last week’s tribute to the cricketing genius of Sir Garfield Sobers to wonder how he would have viewed the state of the game today.
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Ko aims to channel 'inner Foxy' for Women's Open bid
LONDON, July 29 : New Zealand's Lydia Ko hopes to channel her "inner Foxy" and win the Women's Open for the second time at Royal Lytham this week.
No 100m final berth for Shanti Pereira at Commonwealth Games
SINGAPORE: Singapore sprinter Shanti Pereira missed out on a place in the women's 100m final at the Commonwealth Games on Tuesday (Jul 28), after finishing fifth in her semi-final race.
Maddison excited by De Zerbi era as Spurs build for new season
July 28 : Tottenham Hotspur midfielder James Maddison said he is excited to work under new manager Roberto De Zerbi and believes the Italian's attacking approach will be a good fit for his game as the club prepares for a new Premier League campaign.
Barrett to get belated chance to impress new All Blacks boss Rennie
July 27 : Beauden Barrett will get a belated chance to show new coach Dave Rennie he still has what it takes when the All Blacks kick off their tour of South Africa against the Stormers, having been completely overlooked during the Nations Championship tests.
Uncapped trio called up for All Blacks' 'toughest' tour of South Africa
July 27 : New Zealand coach Dave Rennie has included the uncapped trio of loose forward Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa, prop Siale Lauaki and flyhalf Josh Jacomb in his 44-man squad for the four-test tour of South Africa.
All Blacks name 44-man squad for blockbuster Springbok tour
New Zealand coach Dave Rennie named three uncapped players in a 44-strong squad Monday while Reiko Ioane and Fabian Holland return for the All Blacks tour of South Africa, an assignment he called “the toughest in rugby”.
Canadian swimmer Ben Loewen advances to final on Day 3 at Glasgow 2026
Canadian swimmer Ben Loewen will swim in a medal final at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Sunday after advancing from the morning heats at the Tollcross International Swimming Centre.